Today, Joaquín Emilio Santana was released after being investigated for the death of a former police officer in the Las Malvinas neighborhood of Neyba. The decision was made after the authorities thoroughly reviewed the security cameras in the area, where his innocence in relation to the events that occurred was evidenced. Reviewing the recordings showed […]
Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry of San Pedro de Macorís announced on Monday that it opened a criminal process against a prisoner accused of the murder of a cellmate in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) of that province. The inmate Luis Eduardo Rodríguez (BC One) will have to answer for the murder of Yonatan […]
Madrid.- Three members of the youth gang Trinitarios have been arrested as suspects in the attempted machete killing of a young man in a Madrid park last November, Spanish police reported this Monday. The victim, with no connection to violent youth groups, was with a group of friends when the Trinitarios were looking for members […]
Santo Domingo. – The University Hospital Doctor Ney Arias Lora reported that 27 of the 33 patients admitted during the Christmas holiday for traffic accidents have already been discharged, after receiving specialized medical care. The center's director, doctor Julio Landrón, explained that most of those affected presented significant open fractures, so they underwent immediate surgical […]
Santo Domingo.- An inmate of Haitian nationality escaped from the Anamuya Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR), in La Altagracia, over the weekend, the General Directorate of Penitentiary and Correctional Services (DGSPC) reported this Monday. The fugitive is Franklin Risel, with preventive status, accused of homicide, according to a note from the entity. You may be […]
São Paulo.- Isabelle Marciniak, who was the Brazilian youth rhythmic gymnastics champion in 2021 and was a young promise of the discipline, died on Wednesday at the age of 18, reported the Paranaense Gymnastics Federation. Marciniak died from Hodgkin's disease, a type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, according to the federation, cited by […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– The 2025 season of world golf was defined by great feats, established figures, and the emergence of new talents. The dominance of American Scottie Scheffler, the historic Grand Slam of Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, and the dramatic victory of Europe over the United States in the Ryder Cup were some of the milestones […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– The Águilas Cibaeñas, leaders of the regular season standings, opened this Wednesday the Re-entry Draft of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) by selecting as their first pick infielder Cristhian Adames, belonging to the Tigres del Licey. You may be interested in:Adames moves from Licey to Águilas as the first pick of […]
Havana.- The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation described its exclusion from the 2026 Caribbean Series as "disrespectful" after the recent change of its venue, which was previously going to be organized by Venezuela and will now be played in Guadalajara (Mexico), from February 1 to 7. "The change of scenario does not justify Cuba's non-participation, […]
Sports Writing. – Paris Saint-Germain, recent champion of the Intercontinental Cup, confirmed its favoritism and secured its qualification to the round of 32 of the French Cup without any setbacks, after convincingly defeating Vendée Fontenay Foot, a team from the fifth division of French football, 0-4 this Saturday. You may be interested in:Safonov crowns PSG […]
Beijing.- China declared this Thursday that the dispute over the operation of the TikTok video application in the US must be resolved "through cooperation" and "in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations". The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, spoke out after information emerged about the platform's agreements with three investors to create […]
Science Writing- An Ariane 6 rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA) has taken off from the spaceport in French Guiana with two new satellites on board that will join the Galileo constellation and provide greater robustness to the European navigation program, which serves more than half of the world's population. At 5:01 (GMT), as […]
New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
Miami (USA).- NASA launched three missions into space this Wednesday that seek to map the heliosphere, the layer that surrounds and protects the solar system, to critically monitor space weather and to study how the Earth's upper atmosphere responds to the solar wind. The three missions took off from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
Nvidia is no longer just a graphics card manufacturer. The company founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, which was born with the vision of bringing 3D graphics to video games, has become the most valuable company on the planet, surpassing Apple and Microsoft with a capitalization of around $4.3 trillion. […]
Washington.- The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of United States carried out a drone strike last week against a port facility in Venezuela, in what constitutes the first known US operation inside the country, reported this Monday the New York Times. According to the newspaper, the attack targeted a pier that U.S. officials believe was used […]
The Russian ballistic missile system "Oreshnik" has entered service in Belarus, where a solemn ceremony was held this Tuesday in which the flag of the Strategic Designation Missile Troops of Russia was raised. Before assuming combat service, specialists in launching, communications, security, and energy supply, as well as mechanical drivers, received additional training. "Daily and […]
Caracas.- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Monday that the export of food will be "the new source of national wealth for foreign currency", a statement he makes amid tensions over the US military deployment in the Caribbean and the recent confiscations of two ships loaded with Venezuelan crude oil. The president affirmed that Venezuela […]
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that if it weren't for Prime Minister Israeli, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel "might not exist anymore", a comment that came in a press conference filled with praise between both leaders and in which no details were offered about what was discussed in the meeting they held behind closed […]
Guadalajara (Mexico). - A shooting attack on a businessman that occurred this Monday in a residential area in Guadalajara (west) left three people dead and four injured, the Government of Jalisco confirmed. The businessman preliminarily identified as Alberto, alias 'El Prieto' was traveling with his minor daughter in a high-end sports car when he was […]
New York.- The Dominican artist Aramis Camilo, known worldwide as El Padrino del Merengue, has been officially proclaimed by the New York State Assembly, United States as Global Ambassador of Merengue, in recognition of his artistic career, his contributions to Dominican culture and his international impact for more than four decades. This recognition was granted […]
Puerto Rico.- Mayra Nevárez Torres, the woman accused of causing the death of Justin Santos, brother of the urban artist Arcángel, was sentenced this Monday to 15 years in prison, after the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico upheld the determination that the sentence should be served in prison and not under house arrest. The sentence […]
Los Angeles (USA).- Beyoncé became the fifth artist to reach billionaire status, thus entering the exclusive list published by Forbes, which also includes Taylor Swift, her husband, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen. In the last year, the pop singer started her 'Cowboy Carter' tour, based on her eponymous album inspired by country music. Over 32 […]
Streams Charts unveiled the ranking of the most popular non-sports channels of 2025, highlighting the diversity of content that dominated streaming platforms globally during the year. According to the publication, first place is held by @matiasgarciard, belonging to the Dominican businessman Santiago Matías, followed by @Apple and @Nintendo, reflecting the public's strong interest in both […]
Paris.- The American actor George Clooney, one of the most famous on the planet; his wife Amal Alamuddin (born in Lebanon) and their two children, Ella and Alexander (both born in the United Kingdom) have obtained French nationality by decree, as stated in the Official Journal of the French Republic in a decree approved on […]
In the Dominican Republic, presidents don't fall because of the opposition. They fall because of something more intimate and devastating: their own family. When corruption shares the same last name as the presidential band, it ceases to be a case and becomes a sentence. It's not a contract that is judged: it's the entire credibility […]
In 2015, an internal crisis within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) forced the leadership of that organization to promote a constitutional reform to enable President Danilo Medina, who had been elected in 2012 through a constitution that prohibited consecutive re-election. Medina was eligible to try to return in 2020, that is, after a period, a […]
For days, Leonardo Aguilera has been the target of a campaign as evidently coordinated as it is poorly executed. Defamation, slander, and half-truths circulate on networks and certain media with suspicious synchronicity. Who's sending them? Who's biting their nails? The formula is old: fabricate scandals where they don't exist, repeat lies until they seem like […]
In 2025, live news streaming via YouTube on smart TVs leaves traditional television behind and transforms news consumption in the Dominican Republic.By: Pavel De Camps Vargas Who's dominating your home screen today? It's not traditional television. In the Dominican Republic, YouTube has taken over the television in this 2025, redefining the map of news consumption. […]
"I am a tolerant and democratic president, but everything has a limit... We will continue to govern for the people and, for that reason, I say to all pre-candidates and their coordinators: proselitizing acts to officials are not allowed. If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions." Thus spoke the head of state, […]
Philip Morris Dominicana recognized the leadership of President Luis Abinader and the progress of the Dominican Republic in combating illicit trade, following the publication of the Illicit Trade Index 2025, which positions the country among the least vulnerable in Latin America to this phenomenon. The Dominican Republic advanced to 50th place out of 188 countries […]
Beyond the physical discomfort caused by blackouts, their effects also extend to mental health, work performance, and the learning process, creating an impact that affects all areas of daily life. In recent months, the Dominican Republic has increased levels of dissatisfaction with the national energy system, due to multiple factors that affect and disrupt the […]
Tokyo.- The unemployment rate in Japan remained at 2.6% in November for the fourth consecutive month, the Japanese Executive reported this Friday. The number of unemployed in Japan in the eleventh month of the year was 1.71 million, an increase of 70,000 people compared to the same month last year, according to data published by […]
Santo Domingo.– The Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic reiterated its strength, stability, and financial solidity, in response to comments and opinions that have recently circulated in different public spaces. The entity reported that, as of the end of November 2025, it presents robust financial indicators, the result of prudent risk management, adequate levels of […]
The Punta Catalina thermoelectric plant, operated by the Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Punta Catalina (EGEPC), closed the 2025 fiscal year —as of December 3— with transfers to the Dominican State for US$258.4 million, consolidating itself as one of the public assets with the greatest cash generation capacity. With this result, the company's accumulated contribution between […]
Lima.- More than 10,000 kilometers separate the tables of Peru and Italy, but at Christmas there is a common element on the tablecloth: the panetón or panettone, the sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruits that is enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic as a legacy of the migration of the European country […]
During the December holidays, tables are filled with traditional dishes such as turkey, ham, and punch. However, between gatherings, reheated meals, and long preparation days, the risks associated with food safety also increase, especially when food spends too much time out of refrigeration or is handled incorrectly. In fact, the Dominican Republic registers each year […]
Beijing.- A study published this month in the scientific journal Science of Food concludes that a diet with a moderate proportion of lard reduced the accumulation of body fat and inflammation levels in laboratory mice, compared to diets based on certain vegetable oils. The research, led by a team of Chinese scientists from the Hunan […]
The Christmas holidays are accompanied by copious meals, irregular schedules, increased alcohol consumption, and an increase in social and family stress. This can affect our night's rest, a fundamental aspect for physical and mental health. Pulmonologists offer recommendations for better sleep at Christmas. In the year SEPAR 2025-2026 of Sleep Respiratory Disorders (SRD), an initiative […]
Professor Franklin Joseph, a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes and obesity and founder of Dr. Frank's Weight Loss Clinic in London, states that food at Christmas alone rarely causes fat gain, but sitting around doing nothing does. In an article published by Dailymail, the expert points out that inactivity has a huge detrimental effect on our […]
If anything has been highlighted by the prolonged Haitian crisis, it is the historical debt that the Dominican Republic has with its own border. The provinces that guard that line of more than 390 kilometers not only face the direct consequences of the collapse of the Haitian state, but have also been, for decades, forgotten […]
Without a doubt, the tourism sector represents one of the greatest successes of the governments of President Luis Abinader, an area that he already knew well before his arrival at the Presidency of the Republic, due to his experience as a local businessman. Since his swearing-in in August 2020, the Tourism Cabinet was implemented, coordinated […]
This July 4th, the United States commemorates the 249th anniversary of its independence, a date that marks the beginning of a nation forged in the fight for freedom, civil rights, and self-determination. Since then, this feat has been celebrated in multiple cultural expressions that exalt patriotic pride and the sense of national belonging. However, on […]
Today we proudly and gratefully celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, a project that was born with the firm conviction of transforming the way information is reported in the Dominican Republic. In these four years, we have witnessed —and been protagonists— of a revolution in digital journalism, marked by immediacy, technological innovation, and […]
On the eve of celebrating the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, technology and, above all, to you: our readers. We are driven by the constant desire to evolve, to do things differently and to keep up with the times. Therefore, today we present two new products that will […]
In 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the institution assisted 1,822 cases of children and adolescents in vulnerable situations.Santo Domingo.– The National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) expressed this Monday its deep sorrow for the death of a 7-year-old girl, victim of alleged physical abuse in the Los Guandules sector and clarified that, after an exhaustive review, the alert of this case was not made to the institution, in any of its official communication channels.
The organization recalled that upon receiving a complaint, its protocol establishes the immediate conduct of investigations and notification to the Public Prosecutor's Office, without the need for initial evidence.
Complaints can be made through the Life Line of the Attorney General's Office (809-200-1202), the 911 emergency system, the institution's regional and municipal offices, and its digital channels.
CONANI highlighted that it acts as the governing body of the National Protection System and executes the measures dictated by the Public Ministry and the specialized courts.
“La protección efectiva requiere del esfuerzo conjunto de las instituciones, la ciudadanía y los medios de comunicación. Exhortamos a la población a no callar ante la sospecha o evidencia de abusos y a denunciar de inmediato”,
apuntó la institución en un comunicado.
Finally, CONANI assured that this case, which "hurts deeply", calls for strengthening the joint work between all entities of the National Protection System, families, and communities, in favor of children and adolescents.
Santo Domingo. - Political scientist Juan González pointed out that the most recent report from the United States Department of Defense, titled: Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2025, highlighted that the Asian giant appointed for the first time, in 2024, a defense attaché of the People's […]
The General Customs Directorate (DGA) reported that by the end of 2025, it will reach collections exceeding RD$266.1 billion, surpassing the 2024 revenue by more than RD$11.3 billion. Thanks to the administrative savings generated by efficient management, the institution made an additional transfer of RD$4.1 billion, contributing to the government's executions for the benefit of […]
Santo Domingo. – The hearing to determine the coercive measure held in the Permanent Attention Court of the National District against the major of the Army of the Dominican Republic, Diego Geraldo Mesa, identified as the main suspect in the death of Perla Yocasta Santos, 19 years old, which occurred in the Los Guandules sector […]
The year 2025 closed with relevant milestones for the Dominican energy sector, reflected in the growth of renewable generation, execution of key works of the electrical system, and the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI). This was indicated by the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, who specified that during the year that concludes, […]
Azua. – Senator for the province of Azua, Lía Díaz, expressed her gratitude to the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, and to the Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), engineer Eduardo Estrella, for accepting the request to include this province in the national plan of more than 30 works that this institution will […]
Santo Domingo. – This Tuesday, the major of the Dominican Republic Army, Diego Geraldo Mesa, was transferred to the courtroom, accused of being linked to the death of the young Perla Yocasta Santos, 19 years old, which occurred in the Los Guandules sector of the National District. The officer's transfer takes place within the framework […]
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